1/2 Ecu - Philip II

€95,758.00
IssuerHainaut, County of
Year1581-1586
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1/2 Ecu (Statendaalder) (0.8)
CurrencyFlorin (1506-1713)
CompositionSilver (.833)
Weight17.14 g
Dimensions35 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) GH#211-10, Vanhoudt#301·MO
Obverse descriptionBust left. Date below, divided by mint mark (tower).
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringPHS · : D · G · HISP · Z · REX · CO · HAN 15 81
(Translation: Philip, by God`s grace King of Spain and Count of Hainaut)
Reverse descriptionCrowned arms on top of Burgundian cross, flanked by two firesteels and sparks.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringDOMINVS · MIHI · ADIVTOR
(Translation: The Lord is my helper)
Edge
Mint
Mintage1581  - Mintage for all years - 92 020
1582  - -
1584  - -
1585  - -
1586  - -
Catalog ID3178720890
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